I was having a chat with my friend Cris one Ramadan evening about the state of travel writing and how it’s just not the same as it… Read more “A must-read travelogue about Morocco by Martin Rose”
Tag: Essaouira
What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018
It’s almost time for the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Festival to take over the laid-back town of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Held this year from 21… Read more “What I’m listening to before the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival from 21 to 23 June 2018”
Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin
Whether it is a herd of sheep thundering by as I walk to the little store near my home, someone walking through an old painted door, carpets… Read more “Carpets, rural living and arts in Essaouira An interview with artist Kathy Lucoff Godin”
Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco
You see, I don’t really want to share this secret with you out of fear that my preferred retreat in Essaouira will no longer be available when I… Read more “Where to stay in Essaouira Morocco”
Merry Christmas from Morocco
This year I’m spending Christmas in Morocco. Essaouira to be exact. You see, during summer break I decided I was tired of airport travel and with all… Read more “Merry Christmas from Morocco”
Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music
It all started during a week-long adventure through Andalusia with one of my favourite gals. We had arrived in Cordoba where it was raining heavily, so we… Read more “Essaouira’s Festival of Atlantic Andalusian Music”
Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition
Summertime has come to an end. With cooler temperatures, the return of clients and high season just around the corner, the days of lazy morning coffees, afternoon… Read more “Life in Marrakech, summer lovin’ edition”
Just back from: Essaouira Morocco
Ok, so I returned a few days ago to Marrakech, but I needed to adjust from a fabulous weekend. The laid-back medina for wandering, hassle-free shopping with… Read more “Just back from: Essaouira Morocco”
Life in Morocco, May edition
Another month has come to an end and what a month it was! One that can only be described as enriching. You see I started the month off… Read more “Life in Morocco, May edition”
The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!
Locals gathered around in the streets, on the rooftops and over gates. It was my first festival and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But as the… Read more “The countdown to the Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival is on!”